Tuscany borders Umbria and the combination makes for an excellent day trip. Perugia is Umbria's capital - a beautiful medieval hill city with an extraordinary Palazzo dei Priori and the National Gallery of Umbria. Assisi is the birthplace of Saint Francis and home to the stunning Basilica di San Francesco with its Giotto frescoes.
| Distance | Florence to Perugia: 145 km; Siena to Assisi: 100 km |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 2 hours by car or train |
| Cost | €12-20 train fare |
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Highlights
- Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi - Giotto's fresco cycle on the life of St Francis
- Perugia's historic center and National Gallery of Umbria
- Umbrian wine and food (Sagrantino di Montefalco wine, Norcia truffle products)
Tips for visiting
- Assisi gets very crowded in summer - go early morning
- Combine Perugia and Assisi in one day as they are close together
- Try Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG - Umbria's great red wine